HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nurses at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen Texas

    HouTx replied to SherwoodRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    question - are you from the south or just making observations about us based on your own impressions? fyi - it's "texas nurses".... we only use "texan" as a noun - lol. i haven't really seen any...
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    a little discouraged:( but I am def determined!!!!!

    HouTx replied to lking1's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on your determination to improve your education. However, those failing grades have done a 'whammy' on your GPA that may be very hard to overcome since getting into nursing school is...
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    Eagle Pass New Grad

    HouTx replied to RNin's topic in Texas Nursing

    There has been a lot of information about this hospital on AN over the years. It might be a good idea to do a search and review some of those threads. I strongly urge you to actually visit Eagle Pass...
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    Houston Job Market

    HouTx replied to Okapi's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's difficult to predict what will be going on at TMC Houston in 4 years - but you'll need a BSN to work there. That's already the requirement for new grads. The best way to make it happen is to...
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    Nursing and college debt

    HouTx replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Whoa!!! Nothing like mortgaging your future,
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    Protect Your Patients When Giving Promethazine (Phenergan)

    HouTx replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Medications

    After experiencing a series of horrendous peripheral phenergan IV incidents including loss of a hand, my organization created a fairly draconian policy on IV administration of phenergan a couple of...
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    Failed the Core Values Assessment?

    HouTx replied to C-lion's topic in General Students

    Many organizations use these types of personality screens as part of the employment process. It's perfectly legal, as long as it is tied to Bonafide Occupational Qualifications (BOQ) and applied to...
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    How to ask for an interview from a Hospital you "rejected"

    HouTx replied to JaneSmithRevisited's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since you did not respond to the previous interview request, that hospital probably put you in a 'discard' or 'inactive' category. Each facility has its own procedure for handling these situations....
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    What area do you recommend new nurses start in?

    HouTx replied to Kebby1016's topic in Nursing Career

    The BEST place is the unit that has sufficient resources and an appropriate 'teaching' environment to support a new grad's transition to independent practice. Although it is the stereotypical...
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    Does it really matter what school you went to?

    HouTx replied to buttons93's topic in Nursing Career

    While it is true that all graduates must pass the same NCLEX, there can be a great deal of difference in the extent to which they are prepared for clinical practice. Some programs are well known for...
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    question for a nurse manger

    HouTx replied to mo929's topic in Nursing Career

    Nurse managers are the second most most stressed-out people in health care today...the MOST stressed in the CNO. I wouldn't advise making any 'cold calls' to them. At best, you would simply be...
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    Pay Grid

    HouTx replied to Rachel85's topic in Texas Nursing

    Actually, there are organizational liabilities associated with "comparing" salaries to their competitors... it can lead to price-control lawsuits if anyone can assert that the hospitals have gotten...
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    How extensive can RN discuss with patient

    HouTx replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This seems to be uncomfortably close to the old "handmaid" role of nursing - when nurses couldn't even divulge vital signs to the patient. Is this your employer's policy? Why wouldn't you want to...
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    Would this count as work experience?

    HouTx replied to kjohnson1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Absolutely! You are working directly with patients/clients, participating in tasks that are part of the nursing scope of
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    So many specialties....

    HouTx replied to mr cooper's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Eh - not so much. We have a lot of evidence that "high stress' areas are actually much more satisfying to a lot of nurses. Basically, there is turnover in the first year or so, but after that not so...
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    Nursing Instructor Continuously Embarrassing Me

    HouTx replied to Jlseeze's topic in General Students

    Maybe I am totally off-base here, but the OPs situation is a screaming red flag to me.... some sort of creepy interpersonal 'thing' with that instructor. To me, this instructor is exhibiting a very...
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    Where can I apply?

    HouTx replied to wooder's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your current school is fully accredited, those courses will be accepted any other schools also - so you do not have to limit yourself to that school. However, be sure to check the prerequisites...
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    Calling second degree students..... Competition

    HouTx replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Beware of direct entry MSN programs. They can cause all kinds of problems with mobility d/t not meeting basic licensure requirements in all states. Also, employers in my area aren't hiring these...
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    How do you make it through the sciences?

    HouTx replied to 123itsjesset's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Healthcare is science-based. This is like an English major hating to read.... don't get
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    Getting vaccinated for Nursing school?

    HouTx replied to cmj1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with PPs. Don't forget that this (foregoing vaccinations) would also expose vulnerable patients to illnesses carried by unvaccinated healthcare providers. This is a fundamental ethical...
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    Advice on PRN work needed.

    HouTx replied to whatdoIdonow?'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The attraction of PRN is that you have complete control of your schedule. You notify the employer of days when you are available. Some employers have a set of requirements that you must meet in...
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    Chinese/Japanese language skills nursing jobs

    HouTx replied to sakamano's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm envious also - the ability to speak multiple languages is such a wonderful asset! These days, hospitals and other health care providers are required to use certified medical interpreters (rather...
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    Which dept do I send my Application?

    HouTx replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would suggest making a phone call to the facility to get this information - along with the name of the person to whom it should be addressed. Heck, you may even get lucky and make a quick informal...
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    Trying to pick myself up during my suspension.

    HouTx replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sounds like you're are working very hard to achieve success - congratulations on your sobriety thus far. Continuing your education would be a positive outlet for your energy during this difficult...
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    Chart checks

    HouTx replied to maelstrom143's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I completely sympathize/agree with the OP's point of view. What we are dealing with in these instances is not limited to the nursing profession.. some people just have never developed a higher-level...